Kuala Lumpur – Telekom Malaysia’s IPTV service HyppTV and RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network announce an exclusive carriage deal that brings the newly launched RTL CBS Entertainment HD channel to Malaysia. RTL CBS Entertainment HD is also available on HyppTV Everywhere, allowing subscribers to watch shows anytime and everywhere on multiple devices including PCs, laptops, smartphones and tablets. Jeremy Kung, Executive Vice President of New Media TM said, … [Read more...] about TM’s HyppTV gets exclusive carriage of RTL CBS Entertainment HD
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CTE signs exclusive output deals with Hong Kong movie studios
Hong Kong - Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), which operates pan-Asian channels dedicated to Asian entertainment, has announced the signing of two exclusive output deals with renowned Hong Kong movie studios, Mega-Vision Project Workshop Limited (MVP) and Universe Entertainment Limited (Universe). The deals secure exclusive first-run pay-TV rights, as well as pay-per-view and VOD rights, of all upcoming movies from the two studios for CTE’s Chinese movie channel CELESTIAL … [Read more...] about CTE signs exclusive output deals with Hong Kong movie studios
MIPCOM: Malaysia’s Giggle Garage to debut “Origanimals”
Toronto - Aimed at 4 – 6 year olds, Origanimals is created by Malaysia's Giggle Garage. The deal with Bejuba! marks the first series for the production to be distributed internationally. Malaysia’s Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) is also providing support funding and marketing support for the programme. The series consisting of 26 x 30', or 52 x 11' has begun delivering episodes and is expected to be fully delivered by June 2015. Kamil Othman, Vice … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Malaysia’s Giggle Garage to debut “Origanimals”
Astro announces results for first half of financial year
Kuala Lumpur – Astro has announced its financial results for the first six months of the financial year ending January 31, 2014, that saw the company achieving a double digit revenue growth of 13% to RM2.3bn, compared with RM2.1bn in the previous corresponding period. In addition, EBITDA growth of 12% to RM785.5mn was also achieved. Dato’ Rohana Rozhan, Chief Executive Officer, Astro Q2FY14 saw the pay-TV customer base increase by 43k to 3.36mn and NJOI customers … [Read more...] about Astro announces results for first half of financial year
LiTV celebrates Malaysia’s independence with original production
Kuala Lumpur – Life Inspired presents an original production, Tastemakers, this Merdeka, as a tribute to Malaysia’s 56th year since gaining Independence. In celebration of all things Malaysian, the show looks at 8 inspiring Malaysians and how they epitomize success in a 30-minute special feature. Joel Neoh The channel has brought in RHB Bank as the main sponsor for the long-form programme in conjunction with the Bank’s 100th anniversary celebration. In collaboration with … [Read more...] about LiTV celebrates Malaysia’s independence with original production
TV ASIA Plus Web Exclusive: Jason Dasey, Executive Producer, Astro SuperSport
Apart from staggering licence fees, content providers are also investing heavily in original Premier League productions and commentary, and in glorious HD. Jason Dasey​ sheds light on Astro’s BPL coverage. Jason Dasey Programming-wise, how is coverage different for the next three seasons compared with past seasons? For the next three seasons, Astro SuperSport takes a more senior role when it comes to English Premier League content on the Astro Sports Pack. In short, we have … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus Web Exclusive: Jason Dasey, Executive Producer, Astro SuperSport